The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been in a lot of video games. Mostly the games have been side scrolling beat ‘em ups. What if the turtles were in a roguelike though? That’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and now its on Nintendo Switch. Here is our review of it. In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Splintered Fate, the evil Shredder attacks and those turtle boys don’t cut no slack. Ahem. ...
Dungeons of Hinterberg was just released for Xbox and Xbox Games Pass Ultimate. We were provided with a review code to check it out! Is this a fun game? Should you check it out on Game Pass? Here is our review of Dungeons of Hinterberg for the Xbox Series S! In Dungeons of Hinterberg, a lawyer named Luisa goes on vacation to a town called Hinterberg. She’s tired of her day-to-day life and wants a change. She ...
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition brings back a collection of games from Nintendo’s first system for a bit sized speedrun love letter. Is this a fun game? Will players who never had an NES enjoy it? Here is our review! Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is a collection of challenges from the original Nintendo system! There are 13 games available: Super Mario Bros 1-3, Legend of Zelda 1 and 2, ...
Noreya the Gold Project is a captivating 2D platformer with Metroidvania elements. The game seamlessly blends fantasy elements with strategic gameplay. Developed by Dreamirl and published by Pixelheart, this game is set in a richly detailed world reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia, the game immerses players in a quest-driven narrative filled with mystery, magic, and exploration. Choosing between light and ...
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble marks a triumphant return for the beloved rolling puzzle series after a decade-long hiatus. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (known for the Yakuza series), Banana Rumble takes everything that made the classics great, polishes it up, and throws in some clever new mechanics for good measure. The core of Banana Rumble lies in its Adventure Mode, a sprawling collection of over 200 ...
Still Wakes the Deep dives headfirst into the chilling depths of the North Atlantic, inviting players to explore a desolate oil rig consumed by an unsettling mystery. Developed by The Chinese Room, the minds behind atmospheric adventures like Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, Still Wakes the Deep is a horror experience that relies heavily on environmental storytelling and dread-filled ...
Noreya the Gold Project is a captivating 2D platformer with Metroidvania elements. The game seamlessly blends fantasy elements with strategic gameplay. Developed by Dreamirl and published by Pixelheart, this game is set in a richly detailed world reminiscent of ancient Mesopotamia, the game immerses players in a quest-driven narrative filled with mystery, magic, and exploration. Choosing between light and ...
Having played so many Metroidvanias in the last few years, I have encountered both similar and unique features of this very popular genre. Coming into the gaming industry with an original idea must be very challenging, so when I say that Venture to the Vile is a very original take on a Metroidvania, I definitely mean it. Immerse yourself in a twisted dark fantasy game where you venture into the unknown, ...
Ghost of Tsushima, originally a PlayStation 4 exclusive title, made waves upon its release in 2020, captivating players with its breathtaking visuals, immersive world, and engaging combat mechanics. However, for PC gamers eager to delve into the world of feudal Japan, the arrival of the Ghost of Tsushima PC port was both highly anticipated and met with cautious optimism. Now, with its new release live, the port ...
After captivating players on PlayStation consoles, Horizon Forbidden West makes its highly anticipated debut on PC. Guerrilla Games' acclaimed action RPG, known for its breathtaking visuals, captivating story, and exhilarating gameplay, arrives on the PC platform with promises of enhanced performance and stunning graphical fidelity. As Aloy embarks on her next adventure in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by ...
Helldivers 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the cult classic, has finally landed, and it's nothing short of a triumph for fans of intense, cooperative gameplay. Building upon the foundations laid by its predecessor, Helldivers 2 refines the formula to deliver an even smoother and more enjoyable action experience. From the exhilarating combat to the strategic depth, every aspect of the game feels finely tuned ...
Ever wanted to know what it would feel like to have some of our favorite larger titled games, like Super Mario or Kirby in a Metroidvania setting? I know that I have many times. So, what if I told you that I just played a game that was basically Kirby and Ender Lilies having a baby? Or should I say, they bio-morphed? Biomorph is currently the talk of every Metroidvania community and that’s because while we wait ...
You may have heard that Demon’s Souls is pretty tough. That’s not entirely accurate. The truth is that Demon’s Souls is very, very simple. Everything about it is signposted. It wants you to exploit every inch of it. Enemies show what they’re doing from a million miles away. There’s always somewhere to hide, or to run to. And now, with the arrival of the remake on PS5, you have over ...
Last year, Telltale elevated point and click games to a new level with their first season of the award-winning The Walking Dead. Creating a follow-up to that fantastic set of titles was a difficult task for Telltale, and they mostly succeeded. While there are moments of brilliance, season two doesn’t reach the level of excellence that season one was able to achieve.
Racing games can generally be played in a variety of ways. While those that love Gran Turismo the most might play it as a simulator, it's just as easy to experience it as some approximation of Mario Kart, crashing into other vehicles on long bends or swinging onto the grass when necessary. NASCAR '14 is all about tight lines and clever driving, a fact that makes it both very playable and undoubtedly niche.
Cybernet was a video game focussed TV show here in the UK back when the PS2 launched. When they weren't showing and reshowing the opening of Metal Gear Solid 2, they were showing and reshowing clips from Final Fantasy X. Look at the graphics! Look at the characters! And, oh, they've got voices as well!
Video gaming's first yellow circular celebrity has turned 30 this year, and instead of getting trashed with friends Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, he's taking a trip down memory lane, through the highlights (and low-lights) of his prestigious career.
Killer is Dead is a hard game to pin down. You play as an executioner for a government agency that hunts out murderers for the general public. It plays a little like something from Platinum, a third-person action game with an anime flair. That flair runs deeper than just the visual style though, and a unique fantastical twist makes it all the more unusual. Expect blood, whimsy, sex, adventure and intrigue.
Ahoy, mateys! Sea of Thieves, the popular online pirate adventure game that took Xbox by storm, has finally weighed anchor on PlayStation 5, bringing its unique blend of exploration, swashbuckling combat, and open-world shenanigans to a brand new crew of players. Whether you’re a seasoned buccaneer with a salty beard and a peg leg, or a fresh-faced sailor eager to chart your own course on the high seas, ...
Grounded, the first-person survival adventure from Obsidian Entertainment, shrinks you down to the size of an ant and throws you into the treacherous world of your own backyard. Originally an Xbox exclusive, Grounded has finally crawled its way onto the PS5, offering PlayStation players a chance to experience this unique and charming adventure. The core gameplay loop of Grounded revolves around survival. ...
Stellar Blade, the latest exclusive to hit the PS5, is a game of contrasts. It boasts gorgeous visuals and a thrilling combat system, but stumbles with a repetitive structure and a narrative that fails to capture the imagination. Here’s a deep dive into what Stellar Blade offers, and where it falls short. The ruined city of Xion and the overgrown remnants of Earth are brought to life with stunning detail. The ...
Hi-Fi Rush explodes onto the PlayStation 5 stage with a vibrant energy that’s hard to resist. This rhythmic action game from Tango Gameworks, previously an Xbox exclusive, takes center spotlight with its infectious blend of comic book visuals, pulse-pounding music, and satisfying combat. While the core experience remains familiar to those who played it elsewhere, the PlayStation port boasts some technical ...
MLB The Show 24 swings onto the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, bringing its brand of baseball excellence to a new generation of players. As the first entry in the series to hit Xbox consoles, MLB The Show 24 carries the weight of expectation. Does it deliver a grand slam or whiff out entirely? Let’s take a deep dive into the game’s various modes, presentation, and gameplay to find out. MLB The Show 24 ...
Rise of the Ronin, the latest offering from the esteemed Team NINJA, is an ambitious open-world action RPG that plunges you into the heart of Japan’s tempestuous Bakumatsu period. Here, you embody the role of a Ronin, a masterless samurai unbound by the rigid hierarchy of a crumbling society. As the nation teeters on the precipice of radical change, you carve your own path through a world riven with ...
Do you like cats? Do you like Sudoku? Well, then, you may or may not be interested in Sudocats! Check out our review for Sudocats, a unique take on Sudoku, for the Xbox Series S. Sudocats is a puzzle game thats based on Sudoku but instead of numbers, the puzzles use cats. You will have to find the right order to place the cats. Certain cats can’t be next to each other and you can’t have the same cat ...
The biggest change to the Borderlands formula in Pre-Sequel - aside from the game's setting, which affects gameplay and aesthetics in a number of ways - are the game's character classes, all based on characters previously seen in the series. These new classes will still serve familiar roles on the battlefield
Trials Fusion is the newest title in the physics-defying bike series. In this game, you have to earn medals across a variety of tracks. You earn the medals through completing these stages in a certain time, and beneath a certain crashes. If you're worried about crashing, there are a lot of checkpoints throughout, which you'll soon find are very much needed. The game gets quite difficult at the end, and earning ...
PopCap did a lot of things right when they developed Plants vs Zombies for every platform imaginable - Mac, PC, Xbox, Playstation, DS, iOS, and Android - and the success of that game has led to multiple sequels. Plants vs Zombies 2's free to play model scared some since it was a departure from the original set-price model, however, PopCap again delivered a solid product, and one that did not require any ...
Persona 4 Arena, developed by Arc System Works and published by Atlus, takes the stars of the critically acclaimed JRPG Persona 4, and places them in a 2D style fighting game, where they are forced to do battle with one another in order to progress, and must discover why their close friend Teddy is hosting the fighting tournament, P-1 Grand Prix.
Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, Ghosts is the latest instalment in the popular Call Of Duty franchise.Best known for it's highly addictive online multiplayer, Call Of Duty: Ghosts also offers a campaign mode that sends players on an action packed, globe trotting adventure.
When it comes to phone reviews and GamesReviews, you know we focus on these devices as things for the common person, those wanting to play games, listen to some music, and watch some videos. We look at these not from a technical standpoint, but rather a useability stand point. It’s why, I believe, our phone reviews over the past few years have been so successful. This phone is definitely not for the common ...
A new Pokémon Presents aired today on youtube. Check it out below and then come back here for our thoughts on it. The new Pokémon Presents today gave updates on the mobile apps and most importantly…Scarlet/Violet! The footage for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet looked amazing. The multiplayer especially impressed. You can team up with friends and go around catching Pokémon and riding your Pokémon-like motorcycles. ...
There is no doubt that people get more encouraged with fast visual results. And that is the reason they prefer videos instead of other visual content. What people wish to see the most is an engaging video. It can fascinate viewers longer and intensely. For instance, you can design a personalized compact video for your followers and share it with them. What’s important is to know that there’s always ...
Do you remember the Gameboy Printer? No? Well, thats okay. Nintendo has announced a new printer (and smartphone app) for smartphones! Nintendo and Fujifilm are collaborating on a new Smartphone printer and app. Here are the details from a press release: “Mississauga, ON, April 22, 2021 – FUJIFILM Corporation in collaboration with Nintendo Co., Ltd. is revolutionizing how gamers can share their game ...
May 6, 2021 – After selling over two million copies worldwide on PC and console, Pathea Games and Pixmain today announced the hit game, My Time at Portia, is coming to mobile. Fans of the original will now be able to explore and craft their way through the Town of Portia in a seamless mobile experience for iOS and Android devices. My Time at Portia became a blockbuster title through its PC launch in 2019. ...
While I love busting out my Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PS4 for lengthy games that take me to real and fictional worlds, I also like a simpler experience, one I can quickly play on my phone for a few minutes to scratch that satisfying puzzle itch. Enter Tintin Match, the latest match 3 game from Planet Games, which follows the loveable character Tintin, his dog Snowy, and a host of other popular characters ...
Do you like Golf? Do you wish there was a game that has a golf story with some Fantasy world RPG elements in it? If you answer yes to this then RPGolf Legends is your answer.
With the upcoming launch of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch, we thought we would re-share some of our old Xenoblade Chronicles reviews, starting with Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Nintendo Wii U! If you haven't played this game, and have access to a Wii U, it's a fantastic experience!
Revenant Saga is rpg developer KEMCO's newest game for the Wii U. I played this game and now I can tell you all about it! Is Revenant Saga a good rpg?
Wii U indie games are starting to become a rare thing. Whenever a new Wii U game comes out, I find myself smiling and hoping that its a good game. Anmal Gods for Wii U came out last week. I have been playing it for review and I'm finally ready to share with what I thought of the game.
One of the best things about Indies is that they are not afraid of being weird. Indies generally take more chances than third party developers and create games that are unique and interesting. Not all of these unique and interesting games are good, but I love how Indies are willing to experiment. Take, for instance, Back to Bed for Wii U. You would not see a third party, maybe not even a first party developer, ...
If Harvest Moon and a cute 2D tower defense game had a love child, it might look like Plantera for the Wii U and 3DS eshops. Build a garden, add animals, and defend that garden like crazy from outside threats! Plantera sounds like it might be a good game for simulation and tower defense fans…but is it? The Wii U and 3DS versions of Plantera have some differences but the basic gameplay is the same between ...
To many people, the Playstation Vita is a system known best for only its Indies and its ports. When I saw the trailer for Vita Indie game Z-Run, I was shocked to find out it wasn't a port from a mobile game. With its poor visuals, simple Temple Run style gameplay and lack of depth, I was sure that Z-Run was a zombie re-skin of some dime-a-dozen endless runner, build for mobile technology and quickly ported to ...
Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc is a zany experience filled with boundless creativity. Developed by Spike Chunsoft (the studio responsible for similar games in the Zero Escape series), and originally released for the PSP all the way back in 2010, Danganronpa has spawned an anime and manga over in Japan before its port to the Vita this year; and it’s easy to see why.
The match 3 puzzle genre has been lacking innovation as of late. Thankfully, Futurlab has an extraordinary habit of changing up the ‘norm’ and Surge Deluxe is certainly no exception!!
Tearaway is, simply put, a creative gem. It’s a game solely created to showcase the power of Vita’s hardware, and just how pleasant of an experience a videogame can be.
Street Fighter X Tekken was kind of a big deal when it was first announced, and perhaps even helped the Mortal Kombat remake to herald in a new wave of fighting titles. Along with its companion title, the long presumed dead Tekken X Street Fighter, Street Fighter X Tekken was going to combine two of the biggest names in fighting, dozens of the most recognisable characters, all within a blended style that meant ...
Atlus has always been known to deliver niche JRPG experiences; games that don’t sell well but are critical darlings. They have plenty of exceptional titles under their belt such as Catherine and Shin Megami Tensei IV, but Persona 4 is quite possibly their finest work yet. The fourth entry in the Persona series originally made its debut on the PS2 back in 2008. The game was met with immense critical reception, so ...
Although the Yo-Kai Watch franchise is gaining some traction in the West - more so in Europe and less so in the United States and Canada - there are still many gamers and anime fans out there who know little, if anything, about the franchise itself. To them, the name Jibanyan and Whisper mean nothing, and if you mention the town of Springdale, most people are likely to ask, "Do you mean Springfield, like in the ...
In my preview for Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser's Jr's Journey I mentioned that I had never played Bowser's Inside Story before. So when it came time to do my review, I decided to not compare the game to the original. In fact, I decided to not compare the game to previous Mario & Luigi games at all. Basically I wanted to ask: Is Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr's Journey a good game(s)?
I’ve been playing video games for a few decades now, and I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never played a WarioWare game in my life. When the game launched a few weeks ago, I began watching video of our good friend Abdallah Smash, and instantly thought, “That looks like a lot of fun.” Well, now I have played it; what did I think? Let’s dive in!
I’ve been enjoying Dragon Lapis for the 3DS a lot. Check out my preview of the game here. And now its time for my review of Dragon Lapis. Is this a 3DS rpg that you’ll want to download? I like how Dragon Lapis starts with a cutscene that gives us background into its world. As the game continues, we get a lot more world building and interesting plot twists. All of the characters in this game are ...
Even if you are not a long time fan of the Pokémon franchise, there is one thing you probably do know: Pokémon don’t talk to humans and humans don’t talk to Pokémon. Sure, based on emotions of a Pokémon - or even their actions - a good trainer can determine what a Pokémon is thinking or feeling; but to actually talk to one? That is basically unheard of. So when we learned about the popular Japanese Detective ...
There are not too many developers releasing 3DS eshop games at anymore. Most of the developers have switched over to the Switch. One of the developers that it is still putting out games for the 3DS is KEMCO. Their newest game for the system is called Machine Knight. It is a jrpg. What do I think of it? Read on to find out! Machine Knight has an interesting story, although I do wish it had a little less ...
Dungeons of Hinterberg was just released for Xbox and Xbox Games Pass Ultimate. We were provided with a review code to check it out! Is this a fun game? Should you check it out on Game Pass? Here is our review of Dungeons of Hinterberg for the Xbox Series S! In Dungeons of Hinterberg, a lawyer named Luisa goes on vacation to a town called Hinterberg. She’s tired of her day-to-day life and wants a change. She ...
Still Wakes the Deep dives headfirst into the chilling depths of the North Atlantic, inviting players to explore a desolate oil rig consumed by an unsettling mystery. Developed by The Chinese Room, the minds behind atmospheric adventures like Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, Still Wakes the Deep is a horror experience that relies heavily on environmental storytelling and dread-filled ...
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is a long-awaited sequel that plunges players deeper into the tormented psyche of Senua, a Celtic warrior wrestling with psychosis. Set shortly after the first game, Hellblade 2 throws you into a brutal Viking world as Senua seeks vengeance against those who enslave her people. While the game unquestionably builds upon the phenomenal foundation laid by Hellblade: Senua’s ...
War. War never changes. And what about Fallout? Is the tv show the same as the game? What about the music? The visuals? The story? Welcome to our review of Fallout season 1. Spoiler Warning! Fallout the video game was about the world after it ended. We never really found out why the world ended. We saw maybe a little bit before it ended and then the game was set all the way after. Fallout Season 1, on the ...
MLB The Show 24 swings onto the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, bringing its brand of baseball excellence to a new generation of players. As the first entry in the series to hit Xbox consoles, MLB The Show 24 carries the weight of expectation. Does it deliver a grand slam or whiff out entirely? Let’s take a deep dive into the game’s various modes, presentation, and gameplay to find out. MLB The Show 24 ...
Cartel Tycoon, now available on Xbox Series X/S, invites players on a morally dubious yet undeniably captivating journey to the top of the drug cartel hierarchy. Channeling the gritty essence of 80s and 90s narco culture, this management sim offers a complex and often challenging experience. While the subject matter may raise ethical concerns, Cartel Tycoon injects a unique twist into the genre, but with some ...
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been in a lot of video games. Mostly the games have been side scrolling beat ‘em ups. What if the turtles were in a roguelike though? That’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and now its on Nintendo Switch. Here is our review of it. In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Splintered Fate, the evil Shredder attacks and those turtle boys don’t cut no slack. Ahem. ...
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition brings back a collection of games from Nintendo’s first system for a bit sized speedrun love letter. Is this a fun game? Will players who never had an NES enjoy it? Here is our review! Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is a collection of challenges from the original Nintendo system! There are 13 games available: Super Mario Bros 1-3, Legend of Zelda 1 and 2, ...
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble marks a triumphant return for the beloved rolling puzzle series after a decade-long hiatus. Developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (known for the Yakuza series), Banana Rumble takes everything that made the classics great, polishes it up, and throws in some clever new mechanics for good measure. The core of Banana Rumble lies in its Adventure Mode, a sprawling collection of over 200 ...
Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition brings back a classic Ubisoft game. Is still fun to play? Here’s our review of the game for the Nintendo Switch! Beyond Good and Evil 20th Anniversary Edition is a remaster of a game from the Gamecube and other systems. The story mostly the same: Jade is a photographer on another planet who gets involved with a bunch of rebels who are trying to save the world. A new ...
Monster Hunter Stories was originally a 3DS game. Now its on the Nintendo Switch. However, with the second Monster Hunter Stories being on the Switch already, is this one worth checking out too? Is it as good of a game? Here is our review of Monster Hunter Stories for the Nintendo Switch! In Monster Hunter Stories, you play as a young boy who wants to be a hunter along with his friends. You encounter an egg that ...
Princess Peach finally takes center stage in “Princess Peach: Showtime!”, a delightful but uneven platformer for the Nintendo Switch. This game marks Peach’s first solo adventure in nearly two decades, and while it doesn’t quite hit a standing ovation, it’s a charming and colorful romp that’s sure to entertain younger gamers and some curious adults. A flyer lands in the ...
